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Detroit Pistons at Los Angeles Lakers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Detroit Pistons at Los Angeles Lakers odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Detroit Pistons (3-13) and Los Angeles Lakers (3-10) meet Friday at Crypto.com Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 10:30 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Pistons vs. Lakers odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Pistons covered the spread as 10.5-point underdogs in a 96-91 loss at the Los Angeles Clippers Thursday. F Bojan Bogdanović scored a game-high 26 points as Detroit was covering the spread for 100% of the game.

The Pistons are 2-1 against the spread (ATS) in their last 3 games. The failed cover was as 8.5-point home underdogs in a 117-108 loss vs. the Boston Celtics Saturday.

The Lakers won straight up as 5-point home underdogs 116-103 vs. the Brooklyn Nets Sunday. F/C Anthony Davis finished with game-highs in points (37) and rebounds (18).

The Lakers are 0-6 ATS vs. the Pistons in the last 6 head-to-head meetings.

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Pistons at Lakers odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 3 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Pistons +235 (bet $100 to win $235) | Lakers -280 (bet $280 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Pistons +7.5 (-115) | Lakers -7.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 226.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Pistons at Lakers key injuries

Pistons

Not yet submitted

Lakers

F/C Anthony Davis (back) probable
F LeBron James (groin) questionable
F Juan Toscano-Anderson (back) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Pistons at Lakers picks and predictions

Prediction

Lakers 117, Pistons 113

Moneyline

PASS.

While the Lakers (-280) should win, they’re being overvalued after an impressive victory vs. the Nets. The Pistons have been playing teams close recently and have a higher chance of winning straight up than the odds imply.

Against the spread

BET PISTONS +7.5 (-115).

This is my best bet for the game. The Pistons have played well vs. the Lakers in recent seasons, and I expect this trend to continue Friday. While G Cade Cunningham (shin) is expected to be out, G Jaden Ivey has been making up for the loss of the former 1st overall pick by averaging 21.7 points in his last 3 games. Take the points with the undervalued Pistons.

Over/Under

BET OVER 226.5 (-105).

The Over is 3-1-1 in the Pistons’ last 5 games and 5-1 in the Lakers’ last 6 home games. Both teams are bottom-10 in points allowed per game and neither should struggle to score Friday. Expect the Lakers to let down on defense after holding the Nets to just 103 points Sunday.

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Detroit Pistons at Los Angeles Lakers odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Sunday’s Detroit Pistons at Los Angeles Lakers odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Detroit Pistons (4-15) have the third game of their four-game road trip Sunday night against the Los Angeles Lakers (10-11). Tip-off is 9:30 p.m. ET at Staples Center. Below, we look at the Pistons vs. Lakers odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.

The Pistons have lost five games in a row. They average a league-low 98.6 points per game. They lost to the Lakers at home, 121-116, Nov. 21, in a game that will be remembered for a scuffle between LeBron James and Pistons center Isaiah Stewart. F Jerami Grant is Detroit’s leading scorer at 19.1 points per game. Three other players score in double figures.

The Lakers are 2-5 in their last seven games, including a win over the Pistons. They are 7-6 at home but lost at home Friday night 141-137 to the Sacramento Kings. They have struggled defensively. The 114.5 points per game they allow are the second-most in the league.

Pistons at Lakers odds, spread and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:30 a.m. ET.

Money line: Pistons +500 (bet $100 to win $500) | Lakers -750 (bet $750 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Pistons +10.5 (-110) | Lakers -10.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 216.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Pistons at Lakers key injuries

Pistons

G Killian Hayes (thumb) probable
G Frank Jackson (ankle) probable
C Kelly Olynyk (knee) out

Lakers

F Trevor Ariza (ankle) out
F Anthony Davis (head) probable
F LeBron James (abdomen) questionable
G Kendrick Nunn (knee) out

Pistons at Lakers odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Lakers 115, Pistons 108

Money line

PASS on the money line. You aren’t going to win enough money betting the Lakers at -700. Betting the Pistons, while it pays out a lot, it doesn’t make sense based on their play this season. They have not played well this season and are missing one of their top scorers in Olynyk.

Against the spread

The Pistons are 9-10 ATS this season and have covered the spread in three of their last four games and seven of their last 11 games.

The Lakers are a league-worst 7-14 ATS this season and are 1-4 ATS in their last five games. They have not won a game this season by more than 10 points.

Take the PISTONS +10.5 (-110).

Over/Under

The last three games for the Pistons stayed Under the projected total. They are 8-11 O/U on the season.

The Lakers are a league-best 13-8 O/U this season. Eight of their last 11 games have hit the Over. They score a lot and give up a lot of points.

Take OVER 216.5 (-110).

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Detroit Pistons at Los Angeles Lakers odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Saturday’s Detroit Pistons at Los Angeles Lakers NBA betting odds and lines, with basketball picks, tips and predictions.

The Detroit Pistons (5-17) wrap up their road trip Saturday night against the Los Angeles Lakers (17-6). Tipoff is at 10:05 p.m. ET at the Staples Center.

Below, we analyze the Pistons-Lakers NBA odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Pistons at Lakers: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:45 p.m. ET.

Money line: Pistons +650 (bet $100 to win $100) | Lakers -1000 (bet $1000 to win $100)
Against the spread/ATS: Pistons +13.5 (-105) | Lakers -13.5 (-115)
Over/Under: 213.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Pistons at Lakers: Key injuries

Pistons

G Wayne Ellington (calf) questionable
G Killian Hayes (hip) out
C Jahlil Okafor (knee) out

Lakers

F LeBron James (ankle) probable
F Anthony Davis (knee) probable
F Kostas Antetokuonmpo (knee) out
F Jared Dudley (calf) out

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Pistons at Lakers: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Lakers 115, Pistons 98

Money line (ML)

The Lakers are one of the best teams in the league and have won three in a row and seven of 10. However, they are not great at home, having lost four of their last six games this season there. They are 5-4 in L.A. But the Pistons are bad. They are 1-10 on the road and have lost three straight and eight of 10. This is a lock for the Lakers, but you won’t win hardly any money on it. You have to lay down $100 just to win $10, so PASS on the money line.

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Against the spread (ATS)

The Lakers and Pistons are close in terms of ATS records. L.A. is 12-11 ATS and Detroit is 11-10-1 ATS. However, the Pistons were blown out by the Phoenix Suns Friday night and have to play the back end of a back-to-back on the road – where they struggle against a rested Lakers team. That said, Detroit is 5-1 ATS on no rest and 3-1 ATS with a rest disadvantage. That shouldn’t matter. They have not covered the spread in any of the three games they played on their road trip and will likely get blown out again. Take the LAKERS -13.5 (-110).

Over/Under (O/U)

The Lakers have the lowest Over percentage in the league at 26.1%. They play defense too well. Their last five games have gone Under, while three of the Pistons’ last four have gone Under. Take UNDER 216.5 POINTS (-110).

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Also see:

Hoops Hype rumors: Pistons | Lakers
Lakers vs. Pistons: Lineups, injury reports, broadcast info for Saturday (LeBron Wire)

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